Coin Details King George V

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King George V

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King George V

Reverse (Back)

  • Year: 1929
  • Country: British India
  • Composition: Typically made of bronze
  • Mint: Coins minted in Bombay typically feature a small dot mint mark on the reverse, often located below the date or a decorative element like a lotus flower, while Calcutta mints usually had no mint mark.
  • Obverse: The obverse typically features a portrait of King George V, often with the Most Noble Order of the Garter collar replaced by the Order of the Indian Empire, a unique modification for Indian coinage
  • Reverse: Displays the denomination "ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA" and the year "1929" within a decorative wreath and a toothed rim.
  • Description:

    These coins are a significant part of Indian numismatic history, reflecting the British Empire's influence and the transition of coinage during that era, including changes due to World War I silver shortages and controversies surrounding designs like the "Pig Rupee". This coin belongs to the series of standard circulation coins issued during British colonial rule in India, which played a significant role in daily transactions before the decimalization of the Indian currency in 1957.